This module describes how speed affects the forces that act on a vehicle while driving and how professional drivers can prevent skidding, collision and rollovers by controlling their speed. After completion, participants will be able to:
- Describe the impact of the forces acting on your vehicle as you drive
- Describe how reaction time, speed and weight affect your vehicle’s stopping distance
- List basic techniques for safe braking, evasive steering, preventing skids and negotiating curves